Do I really have to wait 2-3 hours to eat anything after I take minocin?

Question:

I've been taking it for almost a year now and I've always wondered. Is it that important, or will it not be THAT effective if i take it with food/drinks? I hate having to wake up, take it, and then wait a couple of hours before I eat anything. I've tried waking up, eating something, waiting 2 hours and then taking it, and then waiting another 2 hours before I eat anything else. But that's just too complicated and I always forget to take it when the time comes. Please help. Also, about the NO LAYING DOWN for 30 minutes after taking it... whats that all about? is that really important?

Answers:
I read up about it and it says that you should take it with a meal, so it cannot irritate your stomach. So, not 2 hours before or after. The reason that you shouldn't lay down, is that it can irritate your stomach or throat if it gets stuck there for a bit. Also it says it's always a short period of time that you should take it, as it is an antibiotic. I could be wrong, but i think if you take the same antibiotics over a longer period of time, it will become less effective over all. You could also ask your physician for a better explanation, this is only what i found on the net.

I used to take it when I was in HS for my acne. I would get up 1 hour early and take the Minocin, then I could eat 1 hour later. If you eat first, then yes, you have to wait at least 2 hours to take the Minocin. If you do not follow the directions, then the pill would end up being worthless. There is no sense in taking it in that case.it would be a waste. It has to be on an empty stomach.

Do I really have to wait 2-3 hours to eat anything after I take minocin?

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